Site Review by
Robert Lower
Date: 12/31/2001
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Reviewer
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Site Condition
(1=worst, 5=best)
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Name:
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Robert Lower
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Entry:
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3.00
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Email: |
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Bottom:
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4.00
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City: |
Honolulu
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Reef:
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5.00
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State: |
HI
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Animal:
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5.00
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Country:
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USA
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Plant:
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1.00
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| Diving:
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2 years |
Facilities: |
1.00
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Dives:
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377 |
Solitude:
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5.00
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Roads:
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5.00
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Evaluation |
*Average: |
3.73 |
| Entrance it through a short path that leads down a small rocky cliff. Best is to jump off at a small cut in the wall slightly upwards from the main entry point. This is because strong diamond head bound currents are present year round making this dive good for an easy drift. Upon entering the water swim against the current (towards Molokai) along the wall to a small cave where white tipped reef sharks can usually be found sleeping. Then drift back down. Commonly seen here are manta rays, spotted eagle rays, green sea turtles, octopi, chevron and great barracuda, dragon morays, zebra morays, harlequin shrimp, tons of indigenous tropical marine life, and occasionally a whale shark (last reported spotted 12/19/01). The unique geography of this dive and dense marine population make this an enjoyable and easily navigated dive. At night turtles can be seen sleeping in the many caves along the wall, and spiny/slipper lobster are abundant. From January-May, large amounts of whales can be easily mistaken for speeding boats from shore. |
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Enjoyment Level |
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Snorkel:
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3.00
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Beginner:
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3.00
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Intermediate:
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5.00
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Advanced:
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5.00
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Night diving:
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5.00
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Seasonal Information
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Season:
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Summer
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Year: |
2001 |
| Visibility: |
5.00 |
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Current:
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2.00
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Surf:
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4.00 |
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